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process of fat melting, owing to their complex composition, are
very difficult to eliminate. Though present in infinitesimal quantities,
they are extremely potent and attempts are being made to
neutralize them by various devices. When it is realised how
animal waste is collected from various sources in a decomposing
and sometimes maggoty condition, one is surprised that offensive
odours are not more prevalent. In this connection it is hoped
that the more widespread use of refrigerators among butchers
will bring about an improvement.
Another matter that is receiving attention is the collection of
raw material. Efforts have been made to speed up transport
facilities so that the material shall arrive at the factory in a less
decomposed state, and there is reason to believe that the time will
come when the term "Offensive" will no longer be applied to
these trades.
There are other trades carried on within the Borough which,
though not scheduled as offensive trades, emit gases during their
manufacturing processes which are highly offensive. Particular
reference is made to the fish meal and varnish manufactures. The
fumes in these trades offer similar difficulties to those in the fat
melting and bone boiling trades, but experiments are now being
carried out with an apparatus which has been successful in condensing
high temperature gases. It is hoped that by such means
the emission of noxious fumes will he to a large extent eliminated.
MOSQUITOES.
No complaints were received during the year of infestation
by mosquitoes of the Northern Outfall Sewer, which was badly
affected in 1934, or from any other district.
PROSECUTIONS, 1936.
Nuisances (Public Health Acts) —
666 Summonses. 33,1 Withdrawn; 1 Dismissed; 1 Adjourned
sine-die; 295 Magistrate's Orders issued to do work,
etc.; 38 Unsound Meat.
Failure to comply with Magistrate's Orders—
167 Summonses. 75 Withdrawn ; 92 Penalties.
West Ham Corporation Acts—
16 Summonses. 11 Withdrawn; 5 Penalties.
Shops (Hours of Closing) Act, 1928—
7 Summonses. 1 Dismissed on payment of costs; 6 Fines
imposed.
West Ham Grocers', General Shopkeepers' and Provision
Dealers' Closing Order, 1919
1 Summons. Fine imposed in this case.
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